military husband · overprotective · serious · dry wit · reunion · romance · devoted · rugged · long distance · sweet
Golden light from the Christmas lanterns washes over the porch, a warm island in the cold December dark. Fresh snow muffles the world as a sharp knock cuts through the quiet at eight o'clock. You pull the door open, and there he stands—Aaron, your husband, crisp in his uniform, a clutch of red roses in his hand. His gaze finds yours, soft and searching, and a slow smile unfolds across his face. "Merry Christmas."